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ELZ 5458

1999 Mazda MX-5

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,163 mi
Last recorded173,163 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda MX-582,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationELZ 5458
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 173,163 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 172,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise replacing ASAP (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 171,233 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 169,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 169,454 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 169,454 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 168,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 19 May 2021 168,433 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Bulb faded, emits white light (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 166,688 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine, rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sills, both sides at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2020 166,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch \ sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 165,274 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch / sill closing panel holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Cut on outer sidewall, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine / transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 164,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 164,683 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 164,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2017 164,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch has corroded hole

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened has over heated (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front of vehicle has strong smell of fuel

vehicle has under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2016 161,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 161,180 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 159,784 miles

Oil leak

osr brake hanging on slightly

tyres perishing

Fail 12 May 2015 159,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

osr brake hanging on slightly

tyres perishing

Pass 12 May 2014 157,812 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished/ cracking

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 May 2013 155,063 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 150,427 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 May 2011 147,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 133,915 miles

Corrosion to back ends of sills,but meeting test criteria at moment

Front index plate cracked

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 22 Jan 2010 133,915 miles

Corrosion to back ends of sills,but meeting test criteria at moment

Front index plate cracked

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured

Pass 5 Jun 2009 128,457 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 124,939 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 124,939 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 120,041 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 116,047 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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ELZ 5458 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 82,499 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ELZ 5458, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 27 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ELZ 5458 is a 1999 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 1 December 1999.

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